Mental Health & Wellbeing Locals
We provide free, community-based mental health and wellbeing support for LGBTIQ+ people aged 26+ living in Dandenong, Melton, Bendigo, Echuca and Kyneton.
These services are part of Victoria’s Mental Health & Wellbeing Local network — helping people access the right care, close to home.
What are Mental Health & Wellbeing Locals?
Locals offer:
- Free, voluntary support
- No GP referral required
- Face-to-face, outreach, phone and telehealth options
- A ‘no wrong door’ approach — we help you find the right pathway
Support focuses on daily living, rebuilding connections, education, employment, and navigating health and social services.
Who are they for?
People aged 26+ who are experiencing:
- Mental illness or psychological distress
- Co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges
- Barriers to accessing traditional mental health services
How support works
You’ll work with LGBTIQ+ specialist clinicians and lived-experience peer workers to develop a plan that reflects your goals, needs and preferences.
We can also support families, carers and supporters.
Locations & contact
Bendigo
3/15 Hopetoun Street — (03) 5497 5600
Echuca
222 Ogilvie Avenue — (03) 5412 6600
Dandenong
29b Langhorne Street — (03) 8908 1800
Melton
223 Bridge Road, Cobblebank — (03) 8732 3200
Kyneton
47–49 High Street — (03) 4442 9100
Hours:
Call your local to confirm hours. In general:
- Face-to-face support: Mon–Fri 10am–5pm
- Phone & telehealth: Mon–Fri 10am–8pm, Sat–Sun 10am–4pm
- Walk-ins: generally Tue & Thu 10am–4pm
Not sure if this is right for you?
You can also access support through our main LGBTIQ+ Mental Health intake.
Complete our intake form or call (03) 9865 6700 — we’ll help you find the right option.